Caroling Meaning in English

word · lemma: carol

US

ˈkæɹəɫ/, /ˈkɛɹəɫ

KAR-uh-ling

UK

kˈæɹəl

KAR-uh-ling

Definition

Singing Christmas carols, usually by a group, often going from house to house as a tradition during the holiday season.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily refers to the Christmas tradition in English-speaking countries. More common in the US and UK. Usually used as a verb ('go caroling'). Not to be confused with 'singing' in general; 'caroling' is tied to specific holiday carols.

• Spanish: cantar villancicos
• Portuguese (BR): cantar canções de Natal
• Portuguese (PT): cantar canções de Natal
• Chinese (Simplified): 唱圣诞颂歌
• Chinese (Traditional): 唱聖誕頌歌
• Hindi: क्रिसमस के गीत गाना
• Arabic: إنشاد التراتيل (خاصة تراتيل عيد الميلاد)
• Bengali: ক্রিসমাস গানের দল - ক্যালরিং
• Russian: колядование
• Japanese: キャロリング - クリスマスキャロルを歌うこと
• Vietnamese: hát thánh ca Giáng Sinh - đi hát mừng Giáng sinh
• Korean: 캐롤 부르기
• Turkish: noel şarkıları söyleme
• Urdu: کرسمس کیرول گانا
• Indonesian: bernyanyi lagu Natal dari rumah ke rumah

Example Sentences

We went caroling around the neighborhood last night.

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She loves caroling with her friends during Christmas.

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Caroling is a popular holiday tradition.

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We started caroling after dinner, and soon everyone joined in.

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The snow was falling as the group went caroling door to door.

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Have you ever tried caroling in another language? It's really fun!

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